10 interesting facts about pomegranate

Almost everyone loves the pomegranate, but due to the problems of peeling it, many people do not include pomegranates in their diet. But they do this in vain! No wonder in the East pomegranate is called the king of all fruits, because it miraculously protects us from diseases, strengthening the immune system.

Pomegranate is especially rich in vitamins A, E, C and group B, phosphorus and calcium, iodine and iron, as well as potassium, sodium and magnesium. We offer you a closer look at this unique fruit and its effect on various systems of our body.

• 1. Amino acids

  As you know, it is amino acids that are the very building material for all the cells of our body, and most of them we get by eating meat, chicken and eggs. However, scientists have found that the pomegranate contains 15 different amino acids, some of which are extremely rare in plant foods. That is why pomegranate can become an absolutely irreplaceable product for vegetarians.

• 2. Family joys

  Pomegranate can be safely called a family fruit, because no other fruit affects the male and female organisms equally positively, like this one. It helps restore the hormonal background in both women and men, and therefore, establish one’s sexual life. In addition, in women eating pomegranate helps with painful menstruation and during menopause. But men who regularly drink pomegranate juice can forever forget about problems with potency.

• 3. Sharp vision

  In the modern world, the adverse effects on the eyes are increasing every day and it is in our power to minimize it not only by reducing the time in front of computer and TV screens, but also by providing the body with the necessary vitamin support. Pomegranate is a great option for this. Thanks to vitamin A and anthocyanins, which are part of the pomegranate, metabolic processes in the tissues of the eye are activated, which helps improve vision. This is always relevant, but especially often, experts advise older people to eat pomegranate or drink pomegranate juice to prevent the development of night blindness and cataracts.

• 4. Help losing weight

  Pomegranate is simply an irreplaceable product for those losing weight. In addition to a fairly low calorie content (about 60 kcal per 100 grams), it improves metabolism, removes toxins and improves digestion. And these 3 processes are the basis of healthy weight loss. It is enough to add just a few pomegranate seeds to a salad or pour meat over meat with pomegranate sauce - and you can be sure that all the food will be digested and not deposited under the skin in the form of fat.

• 5. Cosmetic bag in one fruit

  We advise people with problem skin to pay special attention to pomegranate. The citric, malic, oxalic and other organic acids included in it will help you get rid of freckles, age spots and acne, making your skin lighter and more even. Try, for example, mixing a small amount of sour cream with a teaspoon of freshly squeezed pomegranate juice and apply this mask on your face for 10 minutes. But be careful and check first on a closed area of ​​skin if you have allergies.

• 6. Help for the heart and blood vessels

  There are legends about Caucasian health and longevity, but meanwhile, regular consumption of pomegranates plays an important role here. Remember how often their grains are used, for example, in Georgian cuisine. Pomegranate has the ability to lower blood pressure by removing excess cholesterol and cleansing blood vessels. In addition, it is an excellent prophylactic against atherosclerosis.

• 7. Antioxidant

  The presence of vitamins C and E in the chemical composition of pomegranates already speaks of the antioxidant properties of this fruit. But besides them, the pomegranate contains the unique substance punicalagin, which, in tandem with ellagic acid, which is also present in this exotic fruit, is not only a powerful antioxidant, but also has the ability to remove radiation from the body. So for people working in hazardous industries, pomegranate is a necessary element of the diet.

• 8. Astringent and disinfectant action

  Due to the high content of tannins, pomegranate is recommended for indigestion. And although the maximum amount of these substances is concentrated in the bark, juice and pomegranate peels, they are enough to deal with such a problem as diarrhea. Also, a decoction of the peels can be used for gargling when you have a sore throat or mouth with bleeding gums.

• 9. Natural antipyretic

  Scientists have proven the ability of pomegranate to reduce high temperatures and alleviate the course of acute viral diseases. It is also important that the addition of pomegranate to the daily diet, especially in winter, strengthens the immune system and helps prevent colds.

• 10. And a little about contraindications

  Pregnant and breastfeeding women should be especially careful with pomegranates and, if possible, consult a doctor. Try to limit your intake of this fruit if you have low blood pressure or are prone to allergies. And for those who suffer from serious problems with the digestive system, such as ulcers, pancreatitis or gastritis in the acute stage, as well as hemorrhoids, it is better to completely refuse pomegranates.